
Lizzy Rosenberg
Managing EditorLizzy Rosenberg is an Ithaca College graduate, Green Matters' Managing Editor, a Catskills-based nature enthusiast, and a helicopter (dog) mom. When she isn't assigning, editing, and writing stories about the world's inevitable demise, she's hiking with her rescue pup, dancing at a concert, teaching ski lessons, or planning her next trip.
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Regardless if you're spiritual or not, these spring equinox rituals are meant to appropriately ring in the new season.How to Get Hired for the World’s Cutest Job, as a Professional “Bear Hugger” in New Mexico
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In Nov. 22, Xcel reported a nuclear leak to the NRC, at its Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, which is just outside of Minneapolis, Minn.Dallas Experiences Rolling Blackouts, Thanks to Ongoing Storms
Rolling blackouts in Dallas are the result of ongoing storms slamming the Texas city right now.Thanks to a Sustainable Investment From Leonardo Dicaprio, Neat Burger Is Coming to NYC
Vegan burger chain, Neat Burger, is expanding beyond the U.K. to NYC, thanks to a hefty investment from activist and actor, Leonardo DiCaprio.Recent HelloFresh Decision Highlights the Issue of Monkey Labor in Thailand
Ongoing PETA investigations have forced companies such as HelloFresh to stop supplying Thai coconut milk, because of ties to monkey labor.200 Million Meals Have Been Diverted From Landfills via Too Good to Go (Updates)
One of the restaurant industry's greatest downfalls is inevitably wasting food, and Too Good to Go is an app that delivers surplus food items.Ashlyn Harris “Was Still Breaking Records at 36” Thanks to a Plant-Forward Diet (Exclusive)
On behalf of JUST Egg, we caught up with retired soccer star, Ashlyn Harris, about how her mostly plant-based diet impacted her soccer career.This Year’s Sargassum Seaweed Forecast Stinks — Literally
The 2023 sargassum seaweed forecast is looking pretty bleak — what started invading Florida beaches this week has spread across the Atlantic.The Audubon Society Considered a Name Change, Because of Its Namesake’s Bad Reputation
The namesake of the National Audubon Society (NAS), John Audubon, was evidently quite racist — so the organization was considering changing its name.These Are The Best Vegan Cheeses for Pizza — Crust Us
If you enjoy making pizza at home, these are the best vegan cheeses to do it yourself.Greenwashy Pembina Pipeline Project to Be Constructed on Indigenous Land
Canada-based gas company, Pembina Pipeline, is likely going to move forward with its latest project, Cedar LNG, after receiving government approval.EPA Finally Releases a Proposal to Limit PFAS Levels in Drinking Water
After dragging its feet for far too long, the EPA has designed a proposal that would limit PFAS levels in drinking water.Alternatives to Amazon, Because Jeff Bezos Is Kind of the Worst
If you've officially had it with Jeff Bezos for once and for all, we've compiled a list of alternatives to Amazon, since we're not done with shopping online.Beach Erosion in Rodanthe, N.C. Collapses Yet Another Home
Yet another home in Rodanthe, North Carolina has collapsed, as a result of continuous beach erosion in the area.Queensland Floods Are Putting Residents at Risk of Coming Into Contact With Crocodiles
As a result of Queensland's record-breaking floods, Australia residents could be at risk of coming into contact with crocodiles.Nor’easter Prompts New York to Declare a State of Emergency
New York is in a state of emergency thanks to a Nor'easter that's expected to bring snow and high winds through Wednesday.The Best Store-Bought Hummus, if Making Your Own Just Isn’t in the Cards Right Now
While homemade hummus is generally our go-to, it isn't always in the cards. Alternatively, these are our favorite store-bought options.Bushcraft — What It Is, and Why It’s Making a Major Comeback
Bushcraft is making a comeback. But what is bushcraft? Keep reading for an explanation on the practice, and for classes near you.A Women’s History Month Q&A With ‘Unladylike’ Podcast Host, Cristen Conger (Exclusive)
We caught up with the host of feminist podcast 'Unladylike,' Cristen Conger, to discuss Women's History Month and its intersection with environmentalism.We’re Lucky to Have These Vegan St. Patricks’ Day Desserts
Even though St. Patrick's Day is notoriously not vegan friendly, we've rounded up a number of recipes you can make for festive vegan desserts.Sustainable Oscars Red Carpet Looks That Truly Deserved an Award
Although Oscars red carpet style generally trends to be gauche — and let's face it — very wasteful, we love these sustainable red carpet looks.Maine’s “Sludge Crisis” Is a Major Public Health Issue — but What Is Sewage Sludge?
What is sewage sludge? Maine communities are dealing with a public health problem revolving around waste disposal.Ella Travolta on Encouraging — Not Forcing — Her Actor Dad to Dabble in Veganism (Exclusive)
We spoke to vegan model, Ella Travolta, on behalf of Silk on the importance of going vegan, and encouraging her actor dad to try vegan food.Air Pollution Worsens Osteoporosis Among Menopausal Woman, New Study Shows
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects many older people — particularly women — and a recent study shows that air pollution makes it even worse.After Three Years, Is la Niña Over? And if It Is, When Does El Niño Start?
Is La Niña over? After a "triple dip" — aka three consecutive years of the weather pattern — the winds may be changing. But when does El Niño start?Coffee Grounds Can Be Upcycled to Make Wood Pellets For Pellet Stoves — Here’s How
Coffee grounds can be upcycled for a number of uses, and apparently, wood pellets for a pellet stove is one of them.Why School Lunches Are So Bad in the U.S. — And What They’re Like in Other Countries
Why are school lunches so bad in America? In other countries, school cafeteria food is much higher quality.West Virginia Train Derailment Triggers a Nearby Oil Spill
What happened with the CSX train derailment in West Virginia? After striking a rock slide, a freight train spilled diesel in a nearby creek.Looking for a New Hobby? Birdwatching May Be Your Calling — Here’s How to Get Started
Do you want to get started with a new outdoorsy hobby this spring? Here are essentials to get started with birdwatching.East Palestine Tests Negative for Dioxins – But Why Are Are Dioxins So Harmful? (Updates)
Why are dioxins harmful? Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, pushed for the EPA to test for dioxins at the train crash site, and fortunately tests came back negative.New Reports Show Collagen May Not Be as Great as We Once Thought
Is collagen bad? Although it was once touted as a healthy supplement, it isn't as good for people or the planet as once thought.California Will Soon Be Covered in “Zombie Forests” Thanks to Climate Change
What is a zombie forest? A new study has found that many of California's forests are now considered zombie forests, because of climate change.The Bay Area Is Under Serious Flood Watch, With a Major Incoming Atmospheric River Event
California is experiencing some wonky weather, but this time, the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Area are under flood watch, because of an atmospheric river event.Tracking the Path of the Longest-Lived Tropical Storm, Freddy
Tropical Storm Freddy is the longest-lived tropical cyclone, and thus far, it's wreaked havoc — that's why knowing the storm's path is crucial.A Guide to Car Camping in the Grand Canyon, if You Aren’t Ready for a Backpacking Trip
Even though a backpacking trip is epic for avid hikers, these car camping campsites in the Grand Canyon provide for an incredible experience.Shigella Bacteria: Symptoms of Shigellosis, Treatment, and More
Shigella bacteria, which causes an infection called Shigellosis, is a big problem right now. Know the symptoms, and more about treatment options.Recent Study Links Meat-Heavy Keto Diet to Heart Disease, Heart Attacks, and More
Shocker! The meat- and animal byproduct-heavy keto diet has now been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and heart attacks in a recent study.Endangered Whales Spotted in the Cape Cod Canal Safely Exited the High-Traffic Waterway
Why was the Cape Cod canal closed this past weekend? Three endangered right whales were spotted swimming through, so authorities protected them.Drew Barrymore on Why Living Sustainably “Feels Empowering” (Exclusive)
We caught up with actress and talk show host, Drew Barrymore, on how she's made life at home more sustainable, her new home line with Grove, and more.Purim Is on March 6 — Here Are Tips for Celebrating the Holiday Sustainably This Year
If you're celebrating Purim this year, here are a few tips to celebrate the holiday sustainably.International Women’s Day Is March 8: Why That Is, How to Celebrate at Work, and IWD Quotes
International Women's Day is March 8 — here's why we celebrate it on that day, how to celebrate the holiday at work, and quotes to inspire you.A Second Train Has Derailed in Ohio, at the Hands of Norfolk Southern
Only a month after Norfolk Southern's train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, a second train from the same company has derailed near Springfield, Ohio.Scented Toilet Paper and Tampons: Are They Safe?
Is scented toilet paper safe? Even though brands have released toilet paper and tampons that smell good, you may not want to use them for these reasons.Ashley Nussman-Berry on Creating a Black Gardening Group, Plant Care Advice, and More (Exclusive)
We spoke to Ashley Nussman-Berry, the creator of Black gardening group Black Planters about the inspiration behind her organization, and all things plants.What Is Bio-Based Glue? Behind IKEA's Hottest New Material
IKEA announced its decision to transition to bio-based glue, as traditional glue contributes to about 5 percent of the company's climate impact.Another Dead Humpback Whale Found off the New Jersey Coast — This Time, in Seaside Park
Yet another dead whale was found off the coast off the coast of New Jersey, and this time, it was identified as a humpback whale.Attention, Pet Parents — PFAS Were Detected in This Type of Dog Food Packaging
If you're a pet parent, you care about what your fur baby is consuming — which is why it's important to know PFAS were detected in dog food bags.Why Is Greta Thunberg Protesting a Norwegian Wind Farm? Here's Everything We Know
Why is Greta Thunberg protesting a wind farm? Although the Swedish activist generally encourages clean energy projects, this one violated human rights.Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Which Starts on March 1, Is Becoming Increasingly Important
The month of March happens to be Colon Cancer Awareness Month — which is important to recognize as diagnoses are on the rise.